The Irish are sending relief to Native Americans, inspired by a donation from a tribe during the Great Famine - CNN

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“In 1847, the Choctaw people collected $170 to send to people in Ireland who were starving as a result of the potato famine. Now, people in Ireland...”

House Committee Calls for Investigation of Indian Affairs Secretary Tara Sweeney — Native News Online

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“Tweet Published May 3, 2020 WASHINGTON — The House Committee on Natural Resources on Friday sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior's...”

Maya Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Maya History and Maya Mythology | Ancient Origins

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“In this captivating guide, you will discover why Maya have gained such worldwide admiration over the many other civilizations that existed in...”

Roads closed into New Mexico city to mitigate 'uninhibited spread of Covid-19' - CNN

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“The governor of New Mexico declared a state of emergency Friday for the city of Gallup to "mitigate the uninhibited spread of Covid-19."”

Thursday Update on Navajo Nation: COVID-19 Cases Rises Over 2,000; 9 More Deaths - Death Toll at 71 — Native News Online

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“Tweet Published April 30, 2020 WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Cases of COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation surged past 2,000 on Thursday with 164 new cases of...”

Chaluka: A Site so Remote, The Ancient Aleutians of Alaska Lived in Peace for Millennia | Ancient Origins

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“Alaska is often referred to as the last frontier because of its unspoiled nature and sparse population.”

Island tribal nation rallies behind travel restrictions

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“The Haida Nation put up roadblocks and is turning back visitors seeking to enter its communities off British Columbia. Members held a rally this...”

Judge halts distribution of relief funding to Alaska Native corporations

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“U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta's decision opens the door for the Treasury Department to begin sending checks to tribes — but it leaves open the...”

Taos Pueblo: Evoking the Story of Ancestral Puebloans for 1000 Years | Ancient Origins

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“North and South America had their own civilizations which flourished in pre-Columbian times. The western hemisphere's population before the 15th...”

The oldest continually occupied town in American isn't St. Augustine FL. It's the Taos Pueblo of NM that has been continually occupied for over 1,000 years. 

Team of UCSF Medical Workers Heads to Navajo Nation to Help Population Overwhelmed by Virus - NBC Bay Area

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“A team of 21 doctors and nurses from UCSF are headed to the Navajo Nation to help a population that has seen one of the highest rates of...”